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After the cinema, nothing surprises you. Everything is possible.
Fifty years ago, legendary director Alain Resnais introduced the world to Hiroshima mon amour, which was praised as ?the first modern film of sound cinema.? In his 18th feature film, Resnais recounts the tale of a middle-aged married man whose obsession with another woman leads to unexpected and often bizarre circumstances.
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Eugene Stimpson is a superhero...
?or at least he plays one at birthday parties. When his high school nemesis, Todd, gets a job playing a rival superhero, Eugene must struggle to keep his identity secret while competing with Todd for the affections of the same girl. Can he keep his identity concealed long enough to make his move and defeat Todd, or will the mounting lies be too much for him to handle?
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You have the right to not be in charge of your own freedom.
For two decades, Cinequest has celebrated the work of thousands of film artists, and we proudly present the latest work from Jon Jost?recipient of our very first Maverick Spirit Award in 1990.
Representing the restraints on freedom experienced during the The Time of Bush in America, Jost?s Parable remains true to his unwavering approach of crafting indelible, thought-provoking and incredibly vital art.
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Susan Sarandon (The Lovely Bones, Dead Man Walking), Pierce Brosnan (The Thomas Crown Affair, Mamma Mia!) and Carey Mulligan (An Education, Public Enemies) headline a superb and powerful story of loss and renewal.
A shocking and tragic accident leave Grace (Sarandon) and Allen (Brosnan) in a place where no parent wants to be?mourning the loss of a child. And when Rose (Mulligan) reveals an unexpected secret, Grace and Allen?s lives are turned even more upside down, replacing bereavement with confusion and turmoil.
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In an attempt to spice up an ordinary Friday night, three wealthy young men naively cross into a precarious part of Mexico City. What they discover is an astonishing reality hidden within their sheltered world and friendships with people they would not have otherwise met. As the night plays out, each must confront his lifestyle; Rodrigo escapes from his overbearing mother and bodyguards, Juan grapples with deceiving men, and Christian tangles with a stripper.
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In the city, there is a fine line between triumph and defeat.
A vibrant, exuberant tale that takes us for a bumpy and thrilling ride, Roberto Moreira?s Paulista is about being young and living in the city--weaving together the stories of the residents of Avenida Paulista.
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Everyone wants to be seen, everyone wants to be noticed.
Finding the perfect balance of comedy and drama, Teresa Fabik?s Starring Maja inspires with a poignant, coming-of-age tale that examines our hopes and fears, about discovering ourselves and about following our dreams.